There are 6 ways to get from Kolkata to Barkakana by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane CCU - IXR
- Take the taxi from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Barkakanataxi
3h 41m₹6,821–14,365Train
cheapest- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Barka Kanatrain 11448 / ...
7h 35m₹240–1,900Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dhanbadbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Dhanbad
- Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Barka Kanatrain 11448 / ...
9h 53m₹1,000–4,089Drive 359.7 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Barkakanacar 359.7 km
5h 31m₹4,055–5,857Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Barkakanataxi 359.7 km
5h 31m₹7,500–9,500Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Ranchi, Jharkhandbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Take the taxi from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Barkakanataxi
10h 18m
Kolkata to Barkakana by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Barkakana is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Barkakana is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 41m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Barka Kana. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Kolkata and Barkakana is 395 km. The road distance is 359.7 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Barkakana without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Kolkata to Barkakana, including transfers.
Kolkata to Barkakana train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
Kolkata to Barkakana train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Barka Kana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Barkakana is 360 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Kolkata to Barkakana.
There are 12+ hotels available in Barkakana.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Barkakana, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Barka Kana once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Barka Kana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Dhanbad Jn to Barka Kana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- shyamolibus.com
Bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dhanbad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- https://www.shyamolibus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–9,500
Ranchi Cabs
- Phone
- +91 900 666 6549
- Website
- ranchicabs.com
Ranchi Cab Service
- Phone
- +91 790 362 9240
- Website
- ranchicabservice.com
Ranchi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 933 416 0743
- Website
- ranchitaxi.in
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
Ranchi Cabs
- Phone
- +91 900 666 6549
- Website
- ranchicabs.com
Ranchi Cab Service
- Phone
- +91 790 362 9240
- Website
- ranchicabservice.com
Ranchi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 933 416 0743
- Website
- ranchitaxi.in
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